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Rotork ELB for pressure monitoring & smart control

Designed for use in the oil and gas industries, the Rotork Electronic Line Break (ELB) is a robust, self-contained instrument that combines pipeline pressure monitoring with intelligent valve control.

Emerson receives 1st SEDCO buy local grant

After announcing an extra incentive earlier this year for Sherman, Texas, businesses to use local services in their moves or expansions, the Sherman Economic Development Corp.

ASCO intros new spool valve pipe sizes

American fluid automation solutions manufacturer, ASCO, has added to its 362 and 562 Series of brass and stainless steel spool valves by introducing 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch pipe sizes that feature the industry’s highest flow rates and low-power consumption.

Haskel promotes global growth with new management

High pressure valve and pump specialist, Haskel, which is part of the US-based Accudyne Industries, has made three new management appointments as it restructures its business in Sunderland, UK for international growth.

Solenoid valves market to reach $5.2B by 2020

According to a recent research report published by IndustryARC, “Solenoid Valves Market Analysis: By Types (Two port, Three-way, Four-way, Direct Acting, Pilot operated); By Industry (Water Treatment, Power, Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage, Chemical) - With Forecast (2015 - 2020)”, the global solenoid valves market is estimated to reach USD $5.

Velan announces future leadership changes

Tom Velan, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based Velan Inc., recently announced his plan to retire from his CEO position, effective March 1st, 2017.

MRC Global ranks top for PVF distribution

Houston, Texas-based MRC Global has been ranked #1 industrial pipe, valve and fittings (PVF) distributor, according to Modern Distribution Management’s (MDM) 2016 Top Industrial PVF Distributors list.

Proco Products receives ANSI/NSF 61 certification

ANSI/NSF Standard 61 standards were developed by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and relates to water treatment which establishes stringent requirements for the control of equipment that comes in contact with either potable water or products that support the production of potable water.

Weatherford safety valve achieves V1 rating

Houston, Texas-based Weatherford International's new model WUDP-10 deep-set safety valve has been certified to V1 standards under the American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification 14A.

Wood Group awarded subsea MSA extension by Apache

International energy services company, Wood Group, with its US corporate office in Houston, TX, has been awarded an extension to its master service agreement (MSA) contract with American company, Apache Corporation in the North Sea.